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Lower box
To open the lower box, raise the upper box.
NOTElWhen opening or closing the lid, be careful
not to trap hands.
l The upper box can be removed and use as a
box.Sunglasses holder*
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To open, push the lid.
CAUTIONl The holder should not be used to store any-
thing heavier than sunglasses. These objects
could drop out.NOTEl The holder may not be able to accomodate
every possible size and shape of sunglasses;
it is advisable to check compatibility before use.Cup holder
E00714502268WARNINGlDo not spray water or spill beverages in-
side the vehicle. If the switches, wires or
electrical components become wet, they could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
up as much liquid as possible and imme- diately consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.CAUTIONl Do not drink beverages while driving. This
is distracting and could cause an accident.
For the front seat
The cup holder is located between the front
seats.
Cup holder
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NOTElThe EC declaration of conformity is attached
to the section “Declaration of Conformity” in the end of this owner’s manual.
• The business name, full address of the
manufacturer and of his authorized repre-sentative and the designation of the jack
are described in the EC declaration of conformity.Removing and storing the
tools, jack and jack handle
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Single cab
The tools, jack, and jack handle are located
behind the seat. 1. Tip the seatback forward. (Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-02).
2. Remove the wheel nut wrench (A) fromthe holder (B), and take out the wrench.
Remove the securing band (C), and then
take out the tools (D).
3. Remove the securing nut (E), and then
take out the jack (F).
4. Remove the jack handle (G) from the
holder (H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse the removing procedure when
storing the tools, jack and jack handle.
NOTEl When stowing the jack handle, align the
black-marked part (I) of the jack handle with
the holder (H).
Tools, jack and jack handle
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WARNINGlStop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.
l Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
l Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
l The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
l Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off the jack.
6. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench, then take the wheel off.
CAUTIONl Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur- face.
7. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-
face (G), hub bolts (H) or in the installa- tion holes (I) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare wheel.
WARNINGl Mount the spare wheel with the valve
stem (J) facing outboard. If you cannot see the valve stem (J), you have installed the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the spare
wheel installed backwards can cause vehi-
cle damage and result in an accident.8. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand
to initially tighten them.
[Type 1: On vehicles with steel wheels]
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not
loose.
[Type 2: On vehicles with aluminium wheels]
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by
hand until the flange parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the wheel
and the wheel is not loose.
How to change a tyre
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Vehicle care precautionsE00900102018
In order to maintain the value of your vehi- cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte- nance using the proper procedures. Always
maintain your vehicle in compliance with en- vironmental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the materials used for wash-ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a specialist for selection of these ma- terials.CAUTIONl Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod- uct supplier.
l To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle:
• Petrol
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• AcetoneCleaning the interior of your
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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.NOTEl To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as not to cause damage.CAUTIONl Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring, staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.Plastic, fabric and flocked
parts
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild soap and water solu- tion.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.NOTEl Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
cle, handle the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the seats. If stained, synthetic leather should be cleaned with an appropriate
cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned
with either upholstery cleaner or a mild
soap and water solution.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with car-pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-
moved by lightly dabbing with a clean colourfast cloth and stain remover.
Vehicle care precautions
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